Petnap Whelping Supplies

  Cats love a comfy cat bed to curl up in.That's why cosy cat beds are a must for every cat. Everyone knows that cats like to sleep, fact, they spend an average of 16 hours a day sleeping so if anyone needs a good cat bed, it’s our fluffy friends. However finding a cat bed that they like is easier said than done! There are so many cat beds available to buy, with a wide range of colours, styles, sizes and prices. Although cats seem very happy to sleep anywhere, they will always enjoy having a comfortable cat bed they can call their own, so it’s well worth spending some time trying to find the right bed.   To help you in this search for the purr-fect bed for your pet look at our range at www.petnap.co.uk

My cats and dogs just love curling up for a satisfying nap, in the warmest spot they can find. A petnap heating pad is the perfect way to guarantee there’s a cozy place for them, whatever the weather. This can be especially useful for older pets, or those with a litter of puppies or kittens. If you're concerned about keeping your pup warm this winter, Petnap  has a heat pad that promises to keep your pooch the perfect temperature all year round. The clever pad works by reflecting your dog's heat back to the heat pad, keeping them warm as they sleep, with no need for blankets or turning the heating on at night-time. This pad is designed to heat up to between 38 and 40 degrees C approximately 20c above the ambient air temperature. Once your pet lies on the mat, which is the normal body temperature of both cats and dogs. If you work away from home for long hours, and would love to offer your beloved pet a comfortable spot to snooze while you’re away, then providing them...

You will need important Whelping supplies to be ready if anything happens while your dam is giving birth. A good whelping supply list must be complete although there is a very slim chance for you to use it; you should actually wish not to use it. Yet, your  whelping supplies  have to be easily and quickly available at all times during your bitch’s end of pregnancy. While the dam is giving birth, you should stay well away to supervise the whole process. However, if anything requires your intervention, use gloves to be as sterile as possible. Do not manipulate and handle the puppies or the dam with bare hands, you could pass on your dirty microbes to them. If you read our post on how to give special care to new born puppies after birth, you will know to keep track of each puppy’s weight as the progression of weight must be noticeable and follow some pattern. Speak to your vet to get the breed’s “normal” weight for the first couple of weeks. You will need t...

Joint issues such as arthritis and rehabilitation from injury are an exceptionally common occurrence in pets. As the cat or dog ages, degeneration to the capsule will occur which hold the adjacent bones together caused by general wear and tear to the joint. This is the cause of the condition, arthritis – the inflammation and friction in the joint cause’s pain and discomfort to the pet which, left untreated, will continue to deteriorate and cause suffering to the pet. Arthritis is very common in larger breeds of dog – such as Labradors, German Shepherds and Great Danes and therefore it is useful to think about preventative measures earlier on in their lives before the pain and discomfort starts to set in. It is not as widely known, but cats will also suffer from arthritis as they age, particularly those who have been very active when they were younger.  It is possible to help support your pet with medication from your veterinary surgeon such as anti-inflammatories or joint suppor...